Acetylcysteine vs Dornase alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 200.3× as often as Dornase alfa in March 2026 — 47,863 items versus 239 in England.
47,863items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239items
Dornase alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Dornase alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Dornase alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Dornase alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,863 | 239 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479,330 | 3,153 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £431,484 | £138,504 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Dornase alfa.